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DOKIKO Windshield Washer Tablets | Plastic Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate

DOKIKO Windshield Washer Tablets | Plastic Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate

Charley Pav
All Purpose & Glass

BUY. We think the simplicity of the tablet formulation of DOKIKO Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate is fantastic. The tablets are easy to use and dissolve really quickly in water. We also love that we don’t have to drive to buy another giant plastic jug again! Note: we are not advocating that the ingredients are better than traditional washers; we simply love the drastic plastic reduction because of the concentrated formula. As a huge bonus, the tablets are SO much cheaper t AND easier to store than traditional windshield washer fluid.

Meliora Bath & Body Soap Review 2023 | Natural, Zero-waste Soaps

Meliora Bath & Body Soap Review 2023 | Natural, Zero-waste Soaps

Charley Pav
Hand & Body Soaps

OK Buy. Meliora’s Bath and Body Soap is a great addition to the shower routine. The bars smell light and lovely and leave skin feeling soft, not dry. On top of that, they are Leaping Bunny Certified and contain good ingredients. Overall, the soap was not the cheapest in the sample, but the Meliora bars were cheaper than any liquid body wash. Plus, the bars ship in either recyclable paper boxes or package free in a paper envelope.

Cocokind Resurfacing Face Mask Overnight Treatment Review 2024 | Eco-friendly, clean, exfoliating, bakuchiol facial mask

Cocokind Resurfacing Face Mask Overnight Treatment Review 2024 | Eco-friendly, clean, exfoliating, bakuchiol facial mask

Harper Lee
Skincare & Makeup

A STRONG BUY. We used Cocokind’s Resurfacing Overnight Sleep Mask for five months, 1-2x a week and found that it was like a gentle peel — you can definitely feel like working (tingling a bit) on your skin but much gentler than a retinol product that our skin could never really handle. The next day my skin was definitely peeling a little bit and much brighter/smoother without any irritation. We love that the ingredients are relatively clean, but while scent can be a bit odd, we were OK with it. All in all, we love the results for our skin and we LOVE the affordable price point.

Blueland Facial Cleanser Review 2023 | Eco-friendly face soap, zero-waste facial wash

Blueland Facial Cleanser Review 2023 | Eco-friendly face soap, zero-waste facial wash

Harper Lee
Skincare & Makeup

A GREAT BUY. We love Blueland’s commitment to zero plastic and it stays consistent with their Facial Cleanser— no plastic in packaging, reusable bottle, no harsh ingredients (sulfate, paraben and phtalate free) and hypoallergenic. We also loved the scent and experience — it foamed up from a powder into a creamy gel-like consistency. The ingredients are hydrating, with plant-based Oat, Kaolin Clay and Vitamin E. It is a great everyday use facial cleanser and reduces our use of plastic bottles. Pricing-wise very reasonable when compared to other standard options. The powder format also reduces carbon footprint from shipping — liquid is just so much heavier.

Blueland Scrub Sponge Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste scrub sponge

Blueland Scrub Sponge Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste scrub sponge

Harper Lee
Kitchen

MOSTLY A BUY. We love Blueland’s commitment to zero plastic and it stays consistent with their Scrubber Sponge— no plastic in packaging, 100% plastic free and made without glues or adhesives (it is hand-sewn with cotton thread instead). We love the two sides — loofah on one side for scrubbing, and 100% FSC certified cellulose on the other side for softer washing. The fact that its hand-sewn makes it more durable than other scrubber sponges we have used in the past — and we really like the light blue color, it’s way more aesthetically pleasing than many other sponges. Only complaint is that it is quite a bit more expensive than even other eco-friendly scrubber sponge options, but if we’re doing an order from Blueland, we’re happy to throw it in with our order.

Blueland Dishwasher Tablets Review 2023 | Zero Waste Dishwasher Tablets

Blueland Dishwasher Tablets Review 2023 | Zero Waste Dishwasher Tablets

Charley Pav
Dish & Dishwasher

Better, but not great. Given how much we liked Blueland's cleaning products, it is disappointing to report that we wish Blueland Dishwasher tablets worked better. Even though they are zero-waste dishwashing tablets with no chemicals or strong smell, they are too pricey to not work as well as other options. However, given the update regarding PVA in other brands, we believe that it might be worth revisiting Blueland dishwasher tabs. We had previously rated them a NOT buy given the product did not dissolve and was on the pricey side. Since then, other brands prices have increased faster than Blueland’s. Most importantly, Blueland is a PVA-free, convenient tablet option.

Blueland Body Wash Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste body soap

Blueland Body Wash Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste body soap

Harper Lee
Hand & Body Soaps, Personal Care

: ITS A BUY (if you highly prefer liquid body soap over bar soaps). We love Blueland’s commitment to zero plastic and it stays consistent with their Body Wash— no plastic in packaging, no PVAs in the formula, no harmful ingredients. We also loved the scent and experience — the powder, when combined with water, becomes a creamy consistency, which was a lovely surprise. We like the scent and the ‘forever’ bottle that comes with the first purchase that we can reuse over and over again. Of course, the powder format also reduces carbon footprint from shipping — liquid is just so much heavier.

Blueland Pop-up Sponge Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste sponge

Blueland Pop-up Sponge Review 2023 | Eco-friendly, zero-waste sponge

Harper Lee
Kitchen

MOSTLY A BUY. We love Blueland’s commitment to zero plastic and it stays consistent with their Pop-up Sponge— no plastic in packaging, 100% plastic free and made of FSC-certified plant cellulose. It’s also certified by EPA Safer Choice and Leaping Bunny. We do love that it arrives super flat and compact (1/5th the size of a regular sponge) and ‘pops up’ when you add water. We’ve used it for 3 weeks now and that sponge has stayed remarkably fresh — we haven’t even had to throw it in the dishwasher yet — and we really like the light blue color, it’s way more aesthetically pleasing than many other sponges. Only complaint is that it is quite a bit more expensive than even other eco-friendly sponge options, but if we’re doing an order from Blueland, we’re happy to throw it in with our order.

Blueland Toilet Cleaner Tablets | Eco-friendly, zero-waste toilet cleaner pods

Blueland Toilet Cleaner Tablets | Eco-friendly, zero-waste toilet cleaner pods

Harper Lee
Bathroom

MOSTLY A BUY. We love Blueland’s commitment to zero plastic and it stays consistent with their Toilet Bowl Cleaner tablets— no plastic in packaging, no PVAs in the formula, no harmful ingredients. We also loved the scent and experience — it foamed up very nicely, and it is convenient to use tablets rather than liquid which can get messy. Of course, the tablet format also reduces carbon footprint from shipping — liquid is just so much heavier. Our only flag is that these toilet tablets are pricey. We break down just how pricey below — so it comes down to how much you use, how much you want to pay up for convenience and no PVA.

The Big Zero Waste Dishwasher Review 2023 | Dishwasher Pods, Tablets, and Powder

The Big Zero Waste Dishwasher Review 2023 | Dishwasher Pods, Tablets, and Powder

Charley Pav
The Roundups, Dish & Dishwasher

This was tough because there are so many good brands minimizing harmful ingredients, emissions, and plastic: Ecover, Dropps, and Thrive Market dishwasher powder were some of our best picks. Based on ingredients that were phosphate free, fragrance-free (optional), hypoallergenic, and chlorine-free. Dirty Labs is great runners up given their limited ingredients and super concentrated powder but it is on the pricy side.

Blueland Laundry Tablets Review 2023 | Zero-waste, Sustainable Laundry Detergent

Blueland Laundry Tablets Review 2023 | Zero-waste, Sustainable Laundry Detergent

Harper Lee
Laundry Supplies

Overall, we thought Blueland’s laundry tablets worked well, our laundry came out clean and smelling fresh (even though it was unscented!). While it continues to be the most expensive of what we have reviewed, we do appreciate that it is one of the few options that are PVA free, while maintaining the convenience of tablet form. Powder-based products like Meliora and Charley’s remain the most economical options.

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